Uschan, Michael V.

Describes the work of black politicians and public officials during Reconstruction, their loss of power after Reconstruction, and the struggle to regain public office.

Discusses the early childhood abilities, golf championships, master golfer status, and continued successes of Tiger Woods.

Explores the events surrounding the 2004 terrorist bombing at a school in southern Russia by Chechnyan separatists, and examines Chechen terrorism and separatist groups from Northern Ireland, Spain, and Sri Lanka.

This book discusses the weaponry used in the Korean War, including jet fighter planes, tanks, machine guns, M1 rifles, and other weapons.

Examines the realities of life in the cavalry during the Civil War, discussing recruiting and training, the duties of the cavalry trooper, the cavalry in and out of combat, and other topics. Includes notes and references for further study.

Examines the history of U.S. participation in World War I from a multicultural perspective, discussing the domestic effects of the conflict which included the migration of African-Americans to northern cities, and considering the ethnic rivalries that spurred the war.

Describes the history of American westward expansion, including the exploration of the frontier to the Pacific Ocean, the establishment of the Lone Star State and the Mormon kingdom of Deseret, Manifest Destiny, the California gold rush, the population of the plains, and the legacy of the American frontier.

Discusses the history of a war without a winner, beginning of the Cold War, the Cold War turns hot in Korea, North Korea surprised the world, victory at Inchon, China enters the war, the Korean War divides America, waging peace to win a war, and aftermath.

Examines the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States during the 1960s, discussing the role of African-American ministers in the struggle, protests, voter registration, resistance, and other topics, and includes photographs, as well as related primary and secondary source documents.

Describes aspects of the political, economic, and cultural life of the United States between 1910 and 1919 including the Progressive Movement, World War I, and the silent film.